President Mahama orders security reinforcements at major markets to combat fire outbreaks

President John Dramani Mahama has directed security services to deploy personnel to strategic locations in major markets nationwide as part of efforts to combat the alarming fire outbreaks.

During a visit by traders of the fire-ravaged Kantamanto Market, the President reassured them of the government’s commitment to improving safety measures and addressing their concerns.

He urged the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) to station fire tenders at key markets to ensure swift responses to emergencies and mitigate damage.

President Mahama also announced plans to install CCTV cameras in major markets as a security enhancement and a deterrent against potential arsonists.

“We had a meeting with the security heads today to see how we can tighten security around the major markets to prevent any such occurrences from happening.

“In addition, we are asking the Ghana National Fire Service in the night, because these fires take place in the night, and that is what gives us room for suspicions that there are people who are deliberately doing this.

“In the daytime, you don't hear that there is a fire anywhere. How the fire can decide that it is only in the night that it ignites and burns is beyond everybody's imagination.

“We are asking the Fire Service, where there are major markets, to deploy their fire tenders close to the markets in the night,” he said.

-citinewsroom